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Bullet Time Bites: Superman Legacy - Reactions, Representation and Modern Hero Media
08/26/2025
Bullet Time Bites: Superman Legacy - Reactions, Representation and Modern Hero Media
Welcome to Bullet Time Bites, where we break down the greatest moments and movements in nerd culture. I'm your host Dynamo alongside special guest Alex Hart and today we're diving deep into the fan reaction storm surrounding James Gunn's Superman. For those just catching up: Superman hit theaters July 11th, 2025, starring David Corenswet as Clark Kent and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. But before we even get to the movie itself, we need to talk about the war that's been raging in fan communities for months. Some Snyderverse fans on Reddit literally organized to "take the fight back" to James Gunn, planning review bombs, spoiler campaigns, and fake ticket reservations. Meanwhile, other DC fans are calling this film a much-needed reset. Critics are praising it as "a hero with heart," but even loyal Superman fans admit they have complaints. The question we're exploring today: Does James Gunn's vulnerable, idealistic Superman represent the hero we need in 2025, or is the divided reaction legitimate and is a stronger hero what we need in today’s world?
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